Semaglutide & Tirzepatide
What are they? Semaglutide is the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, both registered trademarks of Novo Nordisk, a Denmark-based global pharmaceutical company. Tirzepatide is the active ingredient in Mounjaro and Zepbound, both registered trademarks of Eli Lilly, an American global pharmaceutical company.
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Patents protect Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound. How is it possible for them to make a "generic"? Yes, but due to a worldwide shortage of brand medicine related to the manufacturing of the patented injection pen technology in the face of unprecedented demand, the US government allows the manufacturing and distribution of generic versions.
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There are many internet-based "clinics" and spas offering Semaglutide and Tirzepatide. How did you choose your source? We chose this source for two reasons: The biopharmaceutical companies that manufacture Semaglutide and Tirzepatide are cGMP compliant, meaning the manufacturing standards meet the FDA's stringent requirements, especially for peptides. The second factor is the choice of a licensed pharmacy to compound and ship sterile injectables to California. Compared to the rest of the United States, California has the highest standards regarding compounding sterile injectables and peptides; this is why, even within the state, very few pharmacies have licenses to compound sterile injectables.
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Why is the Semaglutide compounded with vitamin B12? Combining Semaglutide with B12 is highly beneficial for various reasons. B12 is essential for metabolism, fat burning, energy, and nerve function. The majority of Americans have low or suboptimal levels. A large segment of this population has gastrointestinal conditions that prevent optimal dietary or oral supplemental B12 absorption; it is why so many people get weekly B12 shots! Accordingly, combining B12 with Semaglutide not only optimizes B12 levels but also amplifies its efficacy in weight reduction. You would no longer need to take B12 supplements while you are on this combination.
Why is Tirzepatide not compounded with vitamin B12? Tirzepatide is a more potent medicine than Semaglutide; it is a peptide chain that includes long-acting versions of two satiety hormones, GLP and GIP, compared to Semaglutide, which is a long-acting version of GLP only. Therefore, Tirzepatide is potent enough without B12. Still, we will assess your B12 levels before we start therapy and ensure that they are optimized whether you are on Semaglutide or Tirzepatide.
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What's the price? Check out our medical weight loss program to learn more about the price and process.